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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.04, 1,180.27 and 421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.04, 1,180.27 and 421.54 is: 632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.04 : 1,180.27 = 421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.04/1,180.27 = 421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.04x = 1,180.27 × 421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.04x = 497,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,528.59/786.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.96

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